Weekend for the arts: KL Alternative Bookfest 2026, Xeem Noor's 'Balai Di Balai'


Last year saw a record-breaking crowd at KLAB, and organisers are anticipating around 100,000 visitors this year. Photo: The Star/Filepic

KL ALTERNATIVE BOOKFEST 2026

Venue: Central Market, Kuala Lumpur

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